Turkey Responds to U.S. Decision on Southern Cyprus: TRNC Will Take Measures to Strengthen Its Defense Capabilities
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted to the United States' decision to extend the removal of the arms embargo on Southern Cyprus. In an official statement, the ministry expressed its belief that "in response to the increasing militarization efforts of Southern Cyprus, the TRNC will take all necessary measures to enhance its defense and deterrence capabilities."
The statement came after the U.S. announced that the arms embargo lift, first implemented in September 2020, would be extended for another year starting October 1, 2024. Turkey aligned itself with the TRNC’s views on the matter, as outlined by the TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this "grave mistake" would increase militarization on the island and destabilize the delicate balance in the region. The ministry reiterated its belief that the TRNC would take every step necessary to strengthen its defense in the face of growing militarization by Southern Cyprus.
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